Motivating Information-Seeking Behaviors for New Technology Across the Life Span
Author Information
Author(s): Chu Li, Patterson Kayla, Kim Tasha, Srivastava Sanjana, Zhang Ruohan, Wu Jiajun, Fei-Fei Li, Carstensen Laura
Primary Institution: Stanford University
Hypothesis
There is a negative association between age and information-seeking behaviors, moderated by emotional meaning.
Conclusion
Older adults may be as interested in technology as younger adults when it aligns with their emotional motivations.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults may be less motivated to learn about technology that does not align with their emotional goals.
- The study aims to explore how age-related motivations influence information-seeking behaviors.
Takeaway
As people get older, they care more about how technology makes them feel, which can make them just as curious about new tech as younger people.
Methodology
An online experiment where participants viewed technological products and their engagement was measured by clicks and reading duration.
Participant Demographics
Life-span sample of approximately 300 participants.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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